Comments on: After the snow …

By: Ian C.

Ian C. — Thu, 10 Mar 2005 23:56:41 +0000

No issues at all with frozen doors.
The windows were unable to “bob” down properly when I opened the doors, due to ice along the rubber edge, but that did not prevent the doors opening.

I have noticed that the redesigned handles require more pressure to release – perhaps because the pivot point is now in the middle of the handle so reducing leverage. But if it also prevents jamming up in winter, I can accept it.

By: RB

RB — Thu, 10 Mar 2005 14:55:26 +0000

Never heard if you doors froze?

By: Ian C.

Ian C. — Thu, 10 Mar 2005 01:52:42 +0000

Yes – the ice looks quite nice, so long as it is not preventing me getting around

The Pirelli tires are “fine”. Easily able to trigger DSC or ABS last night be less-than-gentle acceleration/braking. I am sure they are not as good are true snow tires, but they are good enough I think. Only way to really know would be to try a set of snows one winter but I don’t think I will bother.

By: ukpylot

ukpylot — Wed, 09 Mar 2005 22:04:11 +0000

Thats a very cool effect on the mirror caps, reminds me of a Photoshop filter I once used.

By: CWraight

CWraight — Wed, 09 Mar 2005 22:04:00 +0000

Oh, how’d they do? My Nokians did great last night and this AM…first time I’ve had them out in real stormy conditions.

By: Ian Cull

Ian Cull — Wed, 09 Mar 2005 21:26:22 +0000

Chris – they aren’t snows, but non-runflat all-seasons; and yes I did move them over.
Better ride for me, and no issue with non-runflats for the next owner of #2.

By: Chris Wraight

Chris Wraight — Wed, 09 Mar 2005 19:30:36 +0000

Ian, did you move your snows over to #3?